Heart Disease: Articles
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States — yet much of it is preventable and, in some cases, partially reversible when the underlying drivers are properly identified and addressed. These articles go beyond the standard risk-factor checklist to explore mechanisms, missed tests, and integrative interventions that can change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease.
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171 articles on Heart Disease
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Red Meat Allergies linked to heart disease
Read more →: Red Meat Allergies linked to heart diseaseHeart Disease Key Points ✓ A runny nose or congestion What causes a red meat allergy? What are the symptoms? A runny nose or congestion Diarrhea Nausea Sneezing Hives Asthma What does a red meat allergy do? Who is at risk for a red meat allergy? This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD,…
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How To Incorporate More Omega-3s Into My Diet
Read more →: How To Incorporate More Omega-3s Into My DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Preventing heart disease and stroke ✓ Salmon Importance of Omega-3s How Omega-3s Improve Health? Preventing heart disease and stroke Reducing risk of autoimmune diseases Promoting brain health during pregnancy and early life Improving skin texture and elasticity Supporting bone and joint health What foods are high in Omega-3s?…
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What is the Pegan Diet?
Read more →: What is the Pegan Diet?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Fruits and vegetables should make up about 75% of food intake. The remainder should be animal-based protein sustainably raised Avoid wheat and gluten Avoid all dairy Avoid added sugars Limit legumes and beans This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic…
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HeartMath
Read more →: HeartMathHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Increase in energy and liveliness HeartMath Technique What Is Heartmath? Why Is This Important? What Are The Benefits Of HeartMath? Increase in energy and liveliness Thinking clearly and becoming a stronger problem solver Reduce anxiety and stress Reduce fatigue and exhaustion Improve sleep quality How Can We Help? This article…
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HDL vs. LDL
Read more →: HDL vs. LDLCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Having a diet high in processed foods, such as simple sugars, and unhealthy saturated fat, especially from commercially fed animals. Excess weight, or “skinny fat”, otherwise known as metabolically obese. Lack of physical activity. Smoking or heavy metal toxicity from environmental sources.. Age and gender: your cholesterol levels…
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Biological Effects Of Exercise
Read more →: Biological Effects Of ExerciseHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Heart. The more you exercise the more efficient your heart can supply oxygenated blood to your muscles. Regular physical activity aids in lowering cholesterol as some studies have shown it to enhance transportation through your body’s natural filtration system as well as helps to reduce overall particle size. Muscles. Exercising…
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Vitamin K
Read more →: Vitamin KHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ With an 80% effectiveness rate, the goal of the program is to help restore metabolism and wellness. Importance of Vitamins Prevent and treat various diseases (including heart disease) Lower your chance for high cholesterol Avoid eye and skin disorders Facilitate many of the body’s mechanisms Perform functions which…
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Foods That Help With Cholesterol
Read more →: Foods That Help With CholesterolCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Egg yolks ✓ Poor diet Eating saturated fat found in animal products, and trans fats, found in processed foods, can raise your cholesterol level. ✓ Chest pain ✓ Tomatoes In what foods can cholesterol be found? Egg yolks Meat Cheese What happens if…
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What Is High Blood Pressure?
Read more →: What Is High Blood Pressure?Heart DiseaseHypertension Key Points ✓ Exercise regularly. ✓ At these stages, being serious about lifestyle changes can be extremely effective if you are committed enough. Lifestyle Changes That Prevent Lower Blood Pressure Exercise regularly. Maintain a healthy weight for your height, and keep your BMI within the “normal weight” range. Limit your alcohol use. Manage…
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When Is The Best Time Of Day To Take Supplements?
Read more →: When Is The Best Time Of Day To Take Supplements?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice. More Articles on Heart Disease See all Heart Disease articles → | Back to Heart Health…
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February Is National Heart Health Month
Read more →: February Is National Heart Health MonthHeart Disease This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice. More Articles on Heart Disease See all Heart Disease articles → | Back to Heart Health Blog
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What Do Heart Palpitations Mean For You?
Read more →: What Do Heart Palpitations Mean For You?ArrhythmiasHeart Disease It feels like your heart is beating too fast It can feel like your heart is pumping too hard Your heart is skipping beats Your heart is fluttering Stress or anxiety Strenuous exercising Caffeine Nicotine use Fever Herbal/nutritional supplements Hormonal changes Medications An overactive thyroid gland An arrhythmia of the heart Coronary artery…
Heart Disease Is Not Inevitable.
The drivers behind heart disease — inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, hormonal shifts — are identifiable and addressable. The HeartWell Step 1 Explore visit uncovers what is driving yours and builds a plan to address it.